as in optometrist
a medical professional who studies and treats problems and diseases of the eye
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Recent Examples of ophthalmologist
This CeraVe shopper-favorite is ophthalmologist-tested and developed with dermatologists, and it’s also accepted by the National Eczema Association.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Both ophthalmologists and optometrists can prescribe corrective lenses and contacts.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
When her vision hadn't returned by the next morning, her stepfather contacted a family friend who was an ophthalmologist.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Yet a worldwide shortage of eye doctors—with only 32 ophthalmologists and 14 cataract surgeons per million people—means a vast number of them will never get treatment.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Both ophthalmologists and optometrists can prescribe corrective lenses and contacts.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
When her vision hadn't returned by the next morning, her stepfather contacted a family friend who was an ophthalmologist.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Yet a worldwide shortage of eye doctors—with only 32 ophthalmologists and 14 cataract surgeons per million people—means a vast number of them will never get treatment.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ophthalmologist
Noun
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Though online platforms offer vision tests and fitting tools, an in-person optometrist visit will always provide the most accurate measurements.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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During a visit to an optometrist in New York City, her mom broke down in the chair.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After the second hanging, the town doctor cut Hooch’s head off, apparently looking for signs of syphilis (brain involvement is often an indicator), which might seem to explain his erratic behavior.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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Gatwa’s final episode ended with the Doctor regenerating into the form of Rose Tyler (Billie Piper), the companion of the ninth and 10th doctors (Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant), but the BBC hasn’t confirmed whether Piper will, in fact, play the next Doctor.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Pair that coverage with a direct primary care physician model.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Acknowledging confounding factors like parental demographics, socioeconomic status, cognitive development and peer influence, the researchers argue that marijuana drove these teens to seek medical care from a primary care physician, hospital or emergency room more than their counterparts.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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But until recently, confirming or excluding an Alzheimer’s diagnosis would require a referral to a neurologist and possibly a spinal tap or PET scan.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The son of an immigrant neurologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Shamieh’s father impressed upon him early the importance of service to the community.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Because her son’s allergy could be triggered by mere contact with dairy products and because the harassment continued despite her complaints, a pediatrician advised Josefosky to keep him home.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2025
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Many pediatricians are silent, too, at least in public.—
Arthur Allen,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Donna, dressed in purple jail attire, teared up as Graber, a Broward obstetrician/gynecologist and former state lawmaker, spoke.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ramos has three decades of experience as an obstetrician gynecologist at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California, according to her biography.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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If symptoms are severe or not improving, a dermatologist can recommend treatment.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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Pricing is still being evaluated, but like with in-office steroid shots, Indomo seeks to make doses for the ClearPen reimbursable by insurance, with prescriptions accessible via telehealth and dermatologist offices.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Her Washington internist recommended this place ...—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The risk of seizures is not a new concern, explains Elizabeth Cilenti, MD, MPH, an internist and pediatrician at Northern Virginia Family Practice Associates.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Ophthalmologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ophthalmologist. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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